as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school
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Recent Examples of overstep
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit paused a previous ruling from the Court of International Trade (CIT) in Manhattan, which argued that Trump had overstepped his executive authority in imposing the majority of his tariffs.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The federal judicial panel on trade had ruled on the plaintiffs’ behalf, saying that the president overstepped his authority in attempting to impose widespread duties using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
Regardless of future developments, Erdogan’s legacy will likely be defined by his decision to imprison his principal opponent—and serve as an example of how even the most formidable authoritarian leaders can overstep.
—Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2025
In an emergency application to the justices, Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to immediately block a lower court’s ruling that required the agency to release the records, arguing that the judge had overstepped his authority.
—Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The federal judicial panel on trade had ruled on the plaintiffs’ behalf, saying that the president overstepped his authority in attempting to impose widespread duties using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
Regardless of future developments, Erdogan’s legacy will likely be defined by his decision to imprison his principal opponent—and serve as an example of how even the most formidable authoritarian leaders can overstep.
—Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2025
In an emergency application to the justices, Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to immediately block a lower court’s ruling that required the agency to release the records, arguing that the judge had overstepped his authority.
—Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstep
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Although the stock has since bounced back and exceeded its previous highs – achieving $130.18 in May 2025 – its past indicates susceptibility to macroeconomic challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Traditional taxis cost less than half that, but the journey can exceed 90 minutes in traffic.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Yeah, but still... Yamamoto had his second-worst stinker as a Dodger, surpassed by only his fumble of the division series opener last season against the Padres.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Malia Jones placed third in triple jump at 39-2 and Brooklyn Davis, who surpassed 40-feet in prelims, was ninth in the shot put at 39-1 ¼ .—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Overstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstep. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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